Porthcawl to Ogmore by Sea – on the Wales Coast Path
Beyond the Porthcawl resort, there is easy walking between dunes and sea along the first stretch of the world-class Glamorgan Heritage Coast
- Swansea-Port Talbot
- Port Talbot-Porthcawl
- Porthcawl-Ogmore
- Ogmore-Llaantwit Major
- Llantwit Major-Barry Island
- Barry Island-Cardiff Barrage
- Cardiff Barrage-Newport
- Newport-Redwick
- Redwick-Chepstow
- Chepstow
Outline
Distance: 9 miles/14.5 kilometres
Start: Porthcawl Point – SS 818 765
Finish: Ogmore-by-the-Sea car park – SS 861 755
Maps: Ordnance Survey OS Explorer 151 Cardiff & Bridgend and Landranger 170 Vale of Glamorgan
Services: Porthcawl is served by bus with a full range of services in the main street, only a minute’s walk from the route. The town also has several hotels and guest houses. Ogmore-by-Sea has only a small shop cum post office and cafe bar, but accommodation may be found at nearby Ewenny. There is a pub, The Pelican in her Piety, beside the route at Ogmore Castle
Where to stay: Ogmore by Sea accommodation includes:
Modern, Tiny Home, Beach Retreat
The Blue Dolphin with Panoramic Sea Views
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Plan your trip
Wales is a dream destination for independent travellers. The Welsh Coastal Path is easy to reach by bus, train and plane, hire car or campervan. Stay in a cosy hotel, holiday home or friendly B&B. And don’t forget holiday insurance. It pays to plan ahead. Book Now
Local tours
While you’re here, why not enjoy more of Wales’ rich heritage, history and landscape?